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RACE WEEK FLOW

We are excited to be back on Vancouver Island to show you more of what the island has to offer. 2026 race week will run north to south, beginning in Cumberland and ending in North Cowichan. Stage locations will be announced in early Fall 2025.

BASECAMP OPTIONS

Your race entry fee includes everything on course to support you, including aid stations, on-course tech support, finish line food, and medical support.

Other Basecamp components such as accommodation, meals, and transportation are sold separately, so you can customize your week to suit your needs or preference.

The Basecamp Experience is something that makes BC Bike Race a truly unforgettable experience. Sure, we might tell our bosses/partners/parents that we’re off on a “super serious” mountain bike adventure—full of grit and gruelling challenges. But it’s really Adult MTB Summer Camp!

Cross that finish line, grab a drink, and kick back with your newest best friends. Rub shoulders with the pros and industry insiders, snap some epic photos, and dive into tales of the day’s triumphs and tumbles. As evening falls, dinner turns into a communal fest—a chance to laugh, recharge and share the stoke of each ride.

Once you arrive on Vancouver Island you will have two options:
• Our Program
• Your Program

OUR PROGRAM

Leave the logistics to us for the week. We will pick you up in a central location on the morning of May 22nd and take care of your food, accommodation and transportation until it’s time to go home.

If you only need partial support, our add-ons are a la carte:

⇒ Purchase the Transportation package & travel with us from town to town. Starts on May 22nd and finishes with a transfer on May 30th to the nearest airport

⇒ Purchase the Camping package & sleep in BCBR tents.

⇒ Purchase the VanLife package & sleep in your camper (max 26 feet) at Basecamp.

⇒ Purchase the Meal Plan & refuel with nutrient-dense meals that match your daily energy output. Plus, enjoy meeting other racers from around the world in the meal hall.

THE BASECAMP EXPERIENCE

YOUR PROGRAM

Make your own travel arrangements to arrive at our first Basecamp on May 22 for registration/check-in.

⇒ Travel in your own vehicle from town to town.

⇒ Stay in Airbnb/RV/Hotel.

⇒ Look after your own meals.

You can also choose a hybrid option where you drive yourself and take advantage of our accommodation and/or meal packages.

TRAVELLING BY AIR

We will be announcing our basecamp locations as soon as we have finalized them, so you can book your flights.

If you are a registered racer, you will receive an email with all the details when they are finalized.

TRAVELLING BY VEHICLE

To get to Vancouver Island by vehicle you have to take BCFerries, which offers two route options:

  • Horseshoe Bay (West Vancouver) to Nanaimo (Vancouver Island)
  • Tsawwassen (Vancouver) to either Victoria or Nanaimo (Vancouver Island)

IMPORTANT: You MUST book your ferry with BCFerries ahead of time to guarantee a spot on a sailing.

Need to rent a car? Here are some rental options:

Looking to rent an RV? Here are some rental options:

ACCOMMODATIONS

Staying in Basecamp is the way to go to get the full BCBR Experience. It’s where you’ll find camping, meal plans, wellness, daily awards, post-race fun and our famous beer garden.

Below, you can find alternate accommodation options depending on your travel plans.

BASECAMPS

Our 2026 basecamps will be in Cumberland Village Park and Cowichan Exhibition Park. We will have the dates for each basecamp in early Fall 2025. If you are a registered racer, we will email you when the dates are confirmed.

ISLAND ACCOMMODATIONS

Victoria

COWICHAN

RV Options:

CUMBERLAND

RV Options: